Lean & Process Improvement Specialist

United Drug; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous in-store discounts

Annual bonus

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

United Drug is seeking a Lean Specialist to support the Lean Programme Manager in delivering improvement initiatives across UDW, UDD and UDC. You will identify waste, assist in Kaizen events, and contribute to efficiency through data-driven analysis and reporting.

This developmental role builds a strong foundation in lean, programme management, and continuous improvement practices, with opportunities to mentor and grow within PHX Ireland.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in process improvement or project support.
• Lean training at yellow belt level (or working towards) with internal training paths.
• Experience with lean tools: 5S, PDCA, root cause analysis, process mapping.
• Experience with Kaizen events or VSAs preferred.
• Supply chain/logistics exposure is desirable.
• Familiarity with programme/project management frameworks (Prince2, PMP) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills to collect and present data clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lean Programme Manager in planning and delivery of programmes and projects.
• Facilitate Kaizen events and Value Stream Analyses under supervision.
• Run weekly Mission Control and monthly Steering meetings; track actions and progress.
• Collect and analyse data to identify waste and inefficiency.
• Prepare status updates, reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with team members to hit workstream milestones.
• Document process improvements and SOPs across programmes.
• Assist in lean awareness and training sessions for United Drug staff.
• Monitor action logs, risk registers, and programme trackers.
• Support change management, including communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify further improvement opportunities and assist business case development.
• Act as lean ambassador and promote continuous improvement.
• Contribute to internal communications and external content highlighting lean achievements.

Skills

Lean tools & methods

Data analysis

Communication skills

Office software

Project management

Education

University degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

United Drug is seeking a Lean Specialist to support the Lean Programme Manager in delivering improvement initiatives across UDW, UDD and UDC. You will identify waste, assist in Kaizen events, and contribute to efficiency through data-driven analysis and reporting.

This developmental role builds a strong foundation in lean, programme management, and continuous improvement practices, with opportunities to mentor and grow within PHX Ireland.